Method and system for securing a mobile electronic device

ABSTRACT

A mobile electronic device holder includes a backing configured to support a rear surface of a mobile electronic device, according to one embodiment. The mobile electronic device holder includes a plurality of corner fasteners attached to the backing and configured to at least partially enclose a plurality of corners of the mobile electronic device, according to one embodiment. The mobile electronic device holder includes a mobile electronic device holder spine attached to the backing and configured to couple the backing to one of a plurality of multi-ring binders, according to one embodiment. The mobile electronic device holder includes nine grommets spaced and inserted into the mobile electronic device holder spine to selectively couple the backing to the plurality of multi-ring binders, the plurality of multi-ring binders including a 3-ring binder, a 5-ring binder, and a 7-ring binder, according to one embodiment.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present divisional application claims priority to and benefit fromU.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/885,093, entitled “METHOD AND SYSTEMFOR SECURING A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE,” filed Oct. 16, 2015, whichclaims priority to and benefit from U.S. Provisional patent application,Ser. No. 62/064,706, entitled “METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING A MOBILEELECTRONIC DEVICE,” filed Oct. 16, 2014, both of which are hereinincorporated by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

Aircraft pilots are employed with the difficult task of safelytransporting customers and cargo around the globe on a daily basis. Toperform this task, they are provided with training, aircraftinstrumentation, and aircraft controls. Additionally, aircraft pilotshave historically had to keep records, take notes, and makecalculations. While manual record taking, note taking, and calculationswere historically performed using pen/pencil and paper, the advent ofmobile electronic devices such as personal digital assistants, smartphones, tablet computing devices, and laptop computing devices hasfacilitated the performance of these additional tasks. Although mobileelectronic devices can be extremely useful in the cockpit, turbulenceand a general lack of unoccupied space can make it difficult for a pilotto operate and maintain control of the mobile electronic device.

What is needed is a method and system for securing a mobile electronicdevice, for example, within a binder or to the leg of an aircraft pilotor other person.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the present disclosure facilitates the operation andcontrol over mobile electronic devices in space-limited and/or turbulentenvironments. Embodiments of the present disclosure can be especiallybeneficial to aircraft pilots and other professions who carry and usebinders while carrying out work responsibilities. A system for securinga mobile electronic device includes a mobile electronic device holder,according to one embodiment. The system for securing a mobile electronicdevice includes a multi-ring binder and a mobile electronic deviceholder having a plurality of apertures along one side of the mobileelectronic device holder, with the plurality of apertures beingconfigured to be mated to and secure with the rings of the multi-ringbinder, according to one embodiment. The mobile electronic device holdersecures the corners of a tablet computing device, smart phone, or othermobile electronic computing device to restrain the mobile electronicdevice to the mobile electronic device holder, according to oneembodiment. The mobile electronic device holder and/or a multi-ringbinder housing the mobile electronic device holder is attached to a leg(e.g., with a strap) of an aircraft pilot or other user to enable theuser to operate a secured mobile electronic device in a space-limitedand/or turbulent environment, without concern for dropping, damaging,losing, and/or fumbling the mobile electronic device, according to oneembodiment

These and other embodiments are disclosed in more detail below.

Using the disclosed embodiments of a method and system for securing amobile electronic device provides a technical solution the technicalproblem of securing mobile electronic devices in turbulent andspace-limited environments, such as an aircraft cockpit.

The method and system for securing a mobile electronic device results ina much more adaptable, stable, and convenient platform for operating amobile electronic device, than simply resting a device on one's lap.This, in turn, results in: greater ability to concentrate on tasks athand, decreased damage to devices, decreased replacement costs fordamaged devices, and decreased risk of a device inadvertently engaging asystem controller (e.g., an aircraft controller). In addition, thedisclosed method and system for securing a mobile electronic device isnot related to any fundamental economic practice, fundamental dataprocessing practice, mental steps, or pen and paper based solutions, andis, in fact, directed to providing a safer and more convenient deviceoperation environment. Consequently, the disclosed method and system forsecuring a mobile electronic device is not directed to, does notencompass, and is not merely, an abstract idea or concept.

In addition, the disclosed method and system for securing a mobileelectronic device provides for significant improvements to the technicalfields of aeronautics, mobile electronic devices, and user experience.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram of front view of a system for securing a mobileelectronic device in accordance with one embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a diagram of a rear view of a system for securing a mobileelectronic device in accordance with one embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a diagram of a system for securing a mobile electronic devicein accordance with one embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a diagram of a system for securing a mobile electronic devicein accordance with one embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a diagram of a system for securing a mobile electronic devicein accordance with one embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a system for securing a mobile electronic devicein accordance with one embodiment; and

FIG. 7 is a flow diagram of a method for securing a mobile electronicdevice in accordance with one embodiment.

Common reference numerals are used throughout the FIGS. and the detaileddescription to indicate like elements. One skilled in the art willreadily recognize that the above FIGS. are examples and that otherarchitectures, modes of operation, orders of operation, andelements/functions can be provided and implemented without departingfrom the characteristics and features of the invention, as set forth inthe claims.

DETAILED DISCLOSURE

Embodiments will now be discussed with reference to the accompanyingFigures, which depict one or more example embodiments of a mobileelectronic device holder. Embodiments may be implemented in manydifferent forms and should not be construed as limited to theembodiments set forth herein, shown in the Figures, and/or describedbelow. Rather, these examples of embodiments are provided to allow acomplete disclosure that conveys the principles of the invention, as setforth in the claims, to those of skill in the art.

Public availability and use of mobile electronic devices has increasedsignificantly as the manufacturing costs and purchase prices decrease.With increased availability, mobile electronic devices are applied andused in a greater variety of environments. Accordingly, convenientsystems and apparatuses for securing, carrying, and protecting themobile electronic devices have become increasingly more desirable.

Embodiments of the present disclosure can be especially beneficial toaircraft pilots and other professions who carry and use binders whilecarrying out work responsibilities. A system for securing a mobileelectronic device includes a mobile electronic device holder, accordingto one embodiment. The system for securing a mobile electronic deviceincludes a multi-ring binder and a mobile electronic device holderhaving a plurality of apertures along one side of the mobile electronicdevice holder, with the plurality of apertures configured to mate andsecure with the rings of the multi-ring binder, according to oneembodiment. The mobile electronic device holder secures the corners of atablet computing device, smart phone, or other mobile electroniccomputing device to restrain the mobile electronic device to the mobileelectronic device holder, according to one embodiment. The mobileelectronic device holder and/or a multi-ring binder housing the mobileelectronic device holder is attached to a leg (e.g., with a strap) of anaircraft pilot or other user to enable the user to operate a securedmobile electronic device in a space-limited and/or turbulentenvironment, without concern for dropping, damaging, losing, and/orfumbling the mobile electronic device, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 1 illustrates a mobile electronic device holder 100, according toone embodiment. The mobile electronic device holder 100 is used toconveniently view and/or manipulate a mobile electronic device in avariety of environments and with a variety of platforms, according toone embodiment. The mobile electronic device holder 100 secures,immobilizes, and restrains a mobile electronic device while viewingand/or manipulating the mobile electronic device on a person's lap,within a multi-ring binder, with a clipboard, and/or while propped up ona surface, according to various embodiments.

The mobile electronic device holder 100 includes a backing 102 thatprovides a platform for the mobile electronic device to be secured orcoupled to other carrying or storage systems, according to oneembodiment. The backing 102 can include a core and an outer covering.The core can be rigid or flexible. The core can be configured to berigid/inflexible and can include plastic, plexiglass, metal, or otherrigid materials, according to one embodiment. The core can be configuredto be flexible and can include cardboard, plastic, or other flexiblematerials, according to one embodiment. The outer covering of thebacking 102 can include a decorative or protective material, accordingto one embodiment. For example, the outer covering can include Cordura®,canvas, leather, and/or other thick or protective materials, accordingto one embodiment. As another example, the outer covering can include(or be made of) cotton, plastic, metal, or other aesthetically pleasingor decorative material, according to one embodiment. The outer coveringcan be coupled, attached, or adhered to the core using a variety oftechniques including, but not limited to, stitching, glue, staples,rivets, zippers, or the like.

The mobile electronic device holder 100 includes a first side 104, asecond side 106, a third side 108, a fourth side 110, a front surface112, and a back surface 114, according to one embodiment. As usedherein, the term “side” is interchangeably used with the term “edge” forthe perimeter of the mobile electronic device holder 100. The lengths ofthe sides 104, 106, 108, 110 and the dimensions of the surfaces 112, 114can be varied to accommodate mobile electronic devices of varyingdimensions. According to one embodiment, the dimensions of the sides104, 106, 108, 110 and the surfaces 112, 114 is approximately 8.5 inchesby 11 inches, to fit within a 3-ring binder. According to oneembodiment, the dimensions of the sides 104, 106, 108, 110 and thesurfaces 112, 114 is approximately 8.5 inches by 5 inches, to fit withina 3-ring, 5-ring, and/or 7-ring binder. According to one embodiment, thedimensions of the sides 104, 106, 108, 110 and the surfaces 112, 114 isconfigured to accommodate an iPad®, an iPad mini™, an iPad Pro™, an iPadAir® or other tablet computing device having dimensions of: 12 inches by8.68 inches, 9.56 inches by 7.47 inches, 9.5 inches by 7.31 inches, 9.4inches by 6.6 inches, 7.87 inches by 5.3 inches, a length of 4-10 inchesby a width of 3-8 inches, according to various embodiments.

The mobile electronic device holder 100 includes a plurality ofapertures 116 in a mobile electronic device holder spine 103 of themobile electronic device holder 100, along the first side 104 to enablethe mobile electronic device holder 100 to be mated with, coupled to, orsecured within a multi-ring binder or folder. The plurality of apertures116 are implemented by inserting a plurality of grommets into the mobileelectronic device holder 100, according to one embodiment. The grommetsmay be plastic, metal, or some other material that slideably couples toand/or is secured by binder rings, according to various embodiments. Themobile electronic device holder spine is stitched, glued, or otherwisemated or coupled to the backing 102, in one embodiment. The mobileelectronic device holder 100 includes 2, 3, 5, 7, or 9 apertures 116,according to various implementations. If the mobile electronic deviceholder 100 includes 9 apertures 116 in the mobile electronic deviceholder spine 103, as illustrated, the apertures are spaced in accordancewith the spacing used in 2-ring binders/folders, 3-ring binders/folders,5-ring binders/folders, and 7-ring binders/folders, to flexiblyaccommodate being secured to various sizes and styles of multi-ringbinders, according to one embodiment. The 9 apertures 116 are positionedin the mobile electronic device holder spine 103 of the mobileelectronic device holder 100 to accommodate coupling with 3-ringbinders/folders and 5-ring binders/folders and not with other multi-ringbinders/folders, according to one embodiment. The 9 apertures 116 arepositioned in the mobile electronic device holder spine 103 of themobile electronic device holder 100 to accommodate coupling with 3-ringbinders/folders and 7-ring binders/folders and not other multi-ringbinders/folders, according to another embodiment. The apertures 116advantageously enable the mobile electronic device holder 100 to besecured within and coupled to multiple variations of multi-ringbinders/folders, e.g., 2-ring, 3-ring, 5-ring, 7-ring, and/or 9-ringbinders, to retain, carry, couple, protect, and/or secure a mobileelectronic device within the binder, folder, or other protective systemor platform, according to various embodiments. Multi-ring binders can beused to carry, protect, and secure mobile electronic devices such astablet computing devices or touch screen computing devices in industrialenvironments, such a garage door installation companies or constructioncompanies, in schools or other educational environments, in aviationenvironments, e.g., by pilots in a cockpit, in athletics, e.g., bycoaches or athletes, and/or in other environments where it may beadvantageous to retain a combination of paper and electronic devices inclose proximity to each other, according to various embodiments.

While the apertures 116 are illustrated as being positioned/disposed ona single edge/side, e.g., side 106, of the mobile electronic deviceholder 100, in other implementations, the apertures 116 can bepositioned on two or more edges/sides in two or more mobile electronicdevice holder spines of the mobile electronic device holder 100, toenable coupling with a variety of additional binders. For example, themobile electronic device holder spine 103 may be configured toaccommodate 3-ring binders and 5 ring binders, and the side 108 may havea second mobile electronic device spine that can be configured toaccommodate 2-ring binders and 7-ring binders, according to oneembodiment. Accordingly, the mobile electronic device holder spine 103includes more (or fewer) than 9 apertures 116, according to variousimplementations.

The mobile electronic device holder 100 optionally includes an indexingtab 118 to enable a user to index, open, or “flip” to the mobileelectronic device in a multi-ring binder/folder that includes multipleinserts, pages, and/or sub-folders, in one embodiment. The indexing tab118 may be manufactured from the same material as the outer covering.The indexing tab 118 may be manufactured from plastic or anothermaterial to enable a user to mark, erase, and re-mark the indexing tab118, according to one embodiment.

The mobile electronic device holder 100 includes corner fasteners 120,122, 124, 126 for securing a mobile electronic device to the backing102, according to one embodiment. The corner fasteners 120, 122, 124,126 are manufactured from an elastic material or fabric to provide asecure, tight, and flexible coupling of the mobile electronic device tothe backing 102, according to one embodiment. The four corner fasteners120, 122, 124, 126 may be used, but in other embodiments, two or threecorner fasters are used, leaving one corner of the mobile electronicdevice unfastened. The corner fasteners 120, 122, 124, 126 provide asecure coupling between the mobile electronic device and the backing 102in turbulent, undulating, and/or shaky environments, such as in anaircraft, in a duffle bag, in a backpack, or the like, according to oneembodiment. The corner fasteners 120, 122, 124, 126 may be implementedusing Velcro, plastic, rubber, leather, pleather, or otherattachable/detachable material, according to other implementations.

The mobile electronic device holder 100 includes a flap 128 thatselectively extends partially away from the backing 102 to enable theuser to prop, rest, or lay the mobile electronic device holder 100 in asubstantially upright or upright and inclined position, according to oneembodiment. The flap 128 can include a core that may be rigid orflexible and which many include one or more of the core materialsdescribed above for the backing 102, according to one embodiment. Theflap 128 can include an outer cover that may include one or more of theouter cover materials described above as potentially used on the backing102, according to one embodiment. The flap 128 is attached to the backsurface 114 and includes an anchored end 130 and a free end 132. Theanchored end 130 is attached to the back surface 114 of the backing 102and provides a pivot point for the free end 132 to selectively extendaway from the back surface 114 of the backing 102, according to oneembodiment.

A fastener 134 controls the distance with which the free end 132 extendsaway from the backing 102, according to one embodiment. The fastener 134includes Velcro to secure the free end 132 to the back surface 114 whenthe flap 128 is not in use for propping the mobile electronic deviceholder 100 on a surface, according to one embodiment. Alternatively, thefastener 134 may be implemented with snaps, magnets, or other fastenersthat enable repeated secure and release operation of the flap 128 andthe free end 132, according to various implementations.

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of the mobile electronic device holder100, according to one embodiment.

FIG. 3 illustrates a system 300 for securing, protecting, and/orcarrying a mobile electronic device with the mobile electronic deviceholder 100, according to one embodiment. The system 300 includes amulti-ring binder 302 having a plurality of rings 304, e.g., threerings, five rings, or seven rings, for retaining and/or securing themobile electronic device holder 100 to the multi-ring binder 302,according to one embodiment. In one embodiment, the multi-ring binder isone of an 8.5 inch by 11 inch 3-ring binder, a 5 inch by 8.5 inch 3-ringbinder, and a 5 inch by 8.5 inch 7-ring binder, any of which the mobileelectronic device holder 100 is coupleable to, through the apertures116. The multi-ring binder 302 may alternatively or additionally includea spring-loaded clip-board style clip 306 for retaining the mobileelectronic device holder 100 to the multi-ring binder 302, according toone embodiment. As illustrated, the system 300 is used to carry, secure,and/or protect a mobile electronic device 308 (e.g., an iPad®) carriedand retained by the mobile electronic device holder 100, according toone embodiment. The multi-ring binder 302 includes a leg strap 310, toenable a user to strap and therefore secure the multi-ring binder 302with the mobile electronic device holder 100 to the leg of a user, e.g.,an aircraft pilot. The multi-ring binder 302 includes a leg strap 312,in addition to the leg strap 310, according to one embodiment. In oneembodiment, the multi-ring binder 302 includes a front binder cover 314and a rear binder cover 316 for protecting the mobile electronic device308. In alternative embodiment, the multi-ring binder 302 includes therear binder cover 316, at least one of the leg straps 310, 312, andexcludes the front binder cover 314, to enable hands free retention andviewing of the mobile electronic device 308 while the mobile electronicdevice 308 is secured to the leg of a user or while the mobileelectronic device 308 is propped up on one or more surfaces.

FIG. 4 illustrates a mobile electronic device holder 400 that isconfigured for securing, retaining, and/or carrying a mobile electronicdevice 402 that is smaller than the dimensions of the backing 102 of themobile electronic device holder 400, according to one embodiment. Thecorner fasteners 120, 122, 124, 126 are recessed from the perimeter ordisplaced from the edges of the backing 102 of the mobile electronicdevice holder 400, to accommodate particular dimensions of the mobileelectronic device 402, according to one embodiment. The corner fastener122 is disposed approximately 9.75 inches away from the corner fastener120, the corner fastener 124 is disposed approximately 9.75 inches awayfrom the corner fastener 126, the corner fastener 122 is disposedapproximately 7.7 inches away from the corner fastener 124, the cornerfastener 126 is disposed approximately 7.7 inches away from the cornerfastener 120, to accommodate a mobile electronic device 402 havingdimensions of approximately 9.56 inches by 7.47 inches, according to oneembodiment. The corner fastener 122 is disposed approximately 9.7 inchesaway from the corner fastener 120, the corner fastener 124 is disposedapproximately 9.7 inches away from the corner fastener 126, the cornerfastener 122 is disposed approximately 7.5 inches away from the cornerfastener 124, the corner fastener 126 is disposed approximately 7.5inches away from the corner fastener 120, to accommodate a mobileelectronic device 402 having dimensions of approximately 9.5 inches by7.31 inches, according to one embodiment. The corner fastener 122 isdisposed approximately 9.6 inches away from the corner fastener 120, thecorner fastener 124 is disposed approximately 9.6 inches away from thecorner fastener 126, the corner fastener 122 is disposed approximately6.8 inches away from the corner fastener 124, the corner fastener 126 isdisposed approximately 6.8 inches away from the corner fastener 120, toaccommodate a mobile electronic device 402 having dimensions ofapproximately 9.4 inches by 6.6 inches, according to one embodiment. Thecorner fastener 122 is disposed approximately 8.1 inches away from thecorner fastener 120, the corner fastener 124 is disposed approximately8.1 inches away from the corner fastener 126, the corner fastener 122 isdisposed approximately 5.5 inches away from the corner fastener 124, thecorner fastener 126 is disposed approximately 5.5 inches away from thecorner fastener 120, to accommodate a mobile electronic device 402having dimensions of approximately 7.87 inches by 5.3 inches, accordingto one embodiment. In one embodiment, the mobile electronic deviceholder spine 103 is the same length as the backing 102. In oneembodiment, the length of the mobile electronic device holder spine 103is shorter than the length of the backing 102. In one embodiment, thelength of the mobile electronic device holder spine 103 is longer thanthe length of the backing 102.

FIG. 5 illustrates a mobile electronic device holder 500 that isconfigured for securing, retaining, and/or carrying a mobile electronicdevice 502 that is smaller than the length of the mobile electronicdevice holder spine 103, according to one embodiment. The length of thebacking 102 is shorter than the length of the mobile electronic deviceholder spine 103, according to one embodiment. The corner fasteners 120,122, 124, 126 are disposed along the edges of the backing 102, accordingto one embodiment. The corner fasteners 120, 122, 124, 126 are disposedalong the edges of the backing 102 in accordance with one of thedimensions disclosed above for the mobile electronic device holder 400,according to one embodiment. The backing 102 is offset by a distance D1from a lower edge 504 of the mobile electronic device holder spine 103,and the backing 102 is offset by a distance D2 from an upper edge 506 ofthe mobile electronic device holder spine 103, according to oneembodiment.

FIG. 6 illustrates a mobile electronic device holder 600 that isconfigured for securing, retaining, and/or carrying a mobile electronicdevice 602 that is smaller than the length of the mobile electronicdevice holder spine 103, according to one embodiment. The length of thebacking 102 is shorter than the length of the mobile electronic deviceholder spine 103, according to one embodiment. The corner fasteners 120,122, 124, 126 are disposed along the edges of the backing 102, accordingto one embodiment. The corner fasteners 120, 122, 124, 126 are disposedalong the edges of the backing 102 in accordance with one of thedimensions disclosed above for the mobile electronic device holder 400,according to one embodiment. The backing 102 is flush with the loweredge 504 of the mobile electronic device holder spine 103, and thebacking 102 is offset by a distance D3 from the upper edge 506 of themobile electronic device holder spine 103, according to one embodiment.

The various embodiments of mobile electronic device holders are meansfor securing a mobile electronic device, according to one embodiment.The means for securing a mobile electronic device include, but are notlimited to, a mobile electronic device holder, a backing, a mobileelectronic device spine, a plurality of grommets (e.g., 9 grommets) inthe mobile electronic device spine and configured to enable the mobileelectronic device holder to be switched between and coupled to severaldifferent multi-ring binders (e.g., a 2-ring, 3-ring, 5-ring, and 7-ringbinder), a reference tab, a flap for substantially vertically proppingor standing up the mobile electronic device spine, a backing that has ashorter length than the mobile electronic device spine, a backing thatis offset between the two edges of the mobile electronic device spine,and a plurality of corner fasteners configured to secure a mobileelectronic device to the backing while enabling viewing and operation ofthe mobile electronic device, according to various disclosedembodiments.

FIG. 7 illustrates a flow diagram 700 of a method for securing a mobileelectronic device, according to one embodiment.

At operation 702, the process begins, according to one embodiment.Operation 702 proceeds to operation 704, according to one embodiment.

At operation 704, the process includes providing a backing on a mobileelectronic device holder to support a mobile electronic device,according to one embodiment.

At operation 706, the process includes attaching a plurality of cornerfasteners to the backing to at least partially enclose a plurality ofcorners of the mobile electronic device to secure the mobile electronicdevice to the backing, according to one embodiment.

At operation 708, the process includes coupling a mobile electronicdevice holder spine to the backing to enable the mobile electronicdevice holder to couple to a plurality of multi-ring binders, accordingto one embodiment.

At operation 710, the process includes inserting a plurality of grommetsinto the mobile electronic device holder spine to enable the mobileelectronic device holder to couple to the plurality of multi-ringbinders, the plurality of multi-ring binders consisting of a 3-ringbinder, a 5-ring binder, and a 7-ring binder, according to oneembodiment.

At operation 712, the process ends, according to one embodiment.

Using the disclosed embodiments of a method and system for securing amobile electronic device provides a technical solution the technicalproblem of securing mobile electronic devices in turbulent andspace-limited environments, such as an aircraft cockpit.

The method and system for securing a mobile electronic device results ina much more adaptable, stable, and convenient platform for operating amobile electronic device, than simply resting a device on one's lap.This, in turn, results in: greater ability to concentrate on tasks athand, decreased damage to devices, decreased replacement costs fordamaged devices, and decreased risk of a device inadvertently engaging asystem controller (e.g., an aircraft controller). In addition, thedisclosed method and system for securing a mobile electronic device isnot related to any fundamental economic practice, fundamental dataprocessing practice, mental steps, or pen and paper based solutions, andis, in fact, directed to providing a safer and more convenient deviceoperation environment. Consequently, the disclosed method and system forsecuring a mobile electronic device is not directed to, does notencompass, and is not merely, an abstract idea or concept.

In addition, the disclosed method and system for securing a mobileelectronic device provides for significant improvements to the technicalfields of aeronautics, mobile electronic devices, and user experience.

In accordance with an embodiment, a mobile electronic device holderincludes a backing configured to support a rear surface of a mobileelectronic device. The mobile electronic device holder includes aplurality of corner fasteners attached to the backing and configured toat least partially enclose a plurality of corners of the mobileelectronic device, to secure the mobile electronic device to thebacking, according to one embodiment. The mobile electronic deviceholder includes a mobile electronic device holder spine attached to thebacking and configured to couple the backing to one of a plurality ofmulti-ring binders to prevent the mobile electronic device from slidingout of the one of the plurality of multi-ring binders, according to oneembodiment. The mobile electronic device holder includes nine grommetsspaced and inserted into the mobile electronic device holder spine toselectively couple the backing to the plurality of multi-ring binders,the plurality of multi-ring binders including a 3-ring binder, a 5-ringbinder, and a 7-ring binder, to enable a user to select any one of theplurality of multi-ring binders for mating with and carrying the mobileelectronic device holder, according to one embodiment.

In accordance with an embodiment, a system for securing a mobileelectronic device includes a multi-ring binder. The multi-ring binderincludes a rear binder cover configured to support a rear surface of amobile electronic device, according to one embodiment. The multi-ringbinder includes a plurality of rings attached to the rear binder coverthat are manually openable and closeable, according to one embodiment.The system for securing a mobile electronic device includes a means forsecuring the mobile electronic device and for coupling the mobileelectronic device to the multi-ring binder, according to one embodiment.The means for securing the mobile electronic device includes a backingconfigured to support the rear surface of the mobile electronic device,according to one embodiment. The means for securing the mobileelectronic device includes a plurality of corner fasteners, according toone embodiment. The means for securing the mobile electronic deviceincludes a mobile electronic device holder spine attached to thebacking, according to one embodiment. The means for securing the mobileelectronic device includes nine grommets inserted into the mobileelectronic device holder spine, according to one embodiment.

In accordance with an embodiment, a method includes providing a backingon a mobile electronic device holder to support a mobile electronicdevice. The method includes attaching a plurality of corner fasteners tothe backing to at least partially enclose a plurality of corners of themobile electronic device to secure the mobile electronic device to thebacking, according to one embodiment. The method includes coupling amobile electronic device holder spine to the backing to enable themobile electronic device holder to couple to a plurality of multi-ringbinders, according to one embodiment. The method includes inserting aplurality of grommets into the mobile electronic device holder spine toenable the mobile electronic device holder to couple to the plurality ofmulti-ring binders, the plurality of multi-ring binders consisting of a3-ring binder, a 5-ring binder, and a 7-ring binder, according to oneembodiment.

In the discussion above, certain aspects of one embodiment includeprocess steps and/or operations and/or instructions described herein forillustrative purposes in a particular order and/or grouping. However,the particular order and/or grouping shown and discussed herein areillustrative only and not limiting. Those of skill in the art willrecognize that other orders and/or grouping of the process steps and/oroperations and/or instructions are possible and, in some embodiments,one or more of the process steps and/or operations and/or instructionsdiscussed above can be combined and/or deleted. In addition, portions ofone or more of the process steps and/or operations and/or instructionscan be re-grouped as portions of one or more other of the process stepsand/or operations and/or instructions discussed herein. Consequently,the particular order and/or grouping of the process steps and/oroperations and/or instructions discussed herein do not limit the scopeof the invention as claimed below.

The present invention has been described in particular detail withrespect to specific possible embodiments. Those of skill in the art willappreciate that the invention may be practiced in other embodiments. Forexample, the nomenclature used for components, capitalization ofcomponent designations and terms, the attributes are not significant,mandatory, or limiting, and the mechanisms that implement the inventionor its features can have various different names, formats, or protocols.Also, particular divisions of functionality between the variouscomponents described herein are merely exemplary, and not mandatory orsignificant. Consequently, functions performed by a single componentmay, in other embodiments, be performed by multiple components, andfunctions performed by multiple components may, in other embodiments, beperformed by a single component.

It should also be noted that the language used in the specification hasbeen principally selected for readability, clarity and instructionalpurposes, and may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribethe inventive subject matter. Accordingly, the disclosure of the presentinvention is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scopeof the invention, which is set forth in the claims below.

In addition, the operations shown in the Figures, or as discussedherein, are identified using a particular nomenclature for ease ofdescription and understanding, but other nomenclature is often used inthe art to identify equivalent operations.

Therefore, numerous variations, whether explicitly provided for by thespecification or implied by the specification or not, may be implementedby one of skill in the art in view of this disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system for securing a mobile electronic device,comprising: a multi-ring binder, including: a rear binder coverconfigured to support a rear surface of a mobile electronic device; anda plurality of rings attached to the rear binder cover, the plurality ofrings being manually openable and closeable; a backing configured tosupport a rear surface of a mobile electronic device; a plurality ofcorner fasteners attached to the backing and configured to at leastpartially secure a plurality of corners of the mobile electronic deviceto the backing; and a mobile electronic device holder spine attached tothe backing and configured to couple the backing to the multi-ringbinder, wherein the mobile electronic device holder spine includes nineapertures for selectively coupling the backing to the multi-ring binder,the multi-ring binder being one of a 3-ring binder, a 5-ring binder, anda 7-ring binder.
 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality ofcorner fasteners include at least two corner fasteners.
 3. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the plurality of corner fasteners include only twocorner fasteners.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality ofcorner fasteners are fabricated from at least one of Velcro, plastic,rubber, leather, and pleather.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein thenine apertures included in the mobile electronic device holder spineselectively couples the backing to a plurality of multi-ring binders,the plurality of multi-ring binders including a 3-ring binder, a 5-ringbinder, and a 7-ring binder, to enable a user to select any one of theplurality of multi-ring binders for selectively coupling to the backingto secure the mobile electronic device to one of the plurality ofmulti-ring binders.
 6. The system of claim 1, further comprising: areference tab attached to a top edge of the backing to enable a user toselect the backing from a plurality of inserts coupled to the multi-ringbinder.
 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a flap attached toa rear surface of the backing and configured to prop the mobileelectronic device up in a substantially upright position, the flaphaving a fixed edge and a free edge, the free edge configured to rest ona surface to support the mobile electronic device in the substantiallyupright position.
 8. The system of claim 7, further comprising: a flapfastener attached between the flap and the rear surface of the backingto selectively secure the free edge to the rear surface of the backing,the flap fastener configured to limit an extension distance of the freeedge from the rear surface of the backing.
 9. The system of claim 1,wherein the plurality of corner fasteners are disposed on the backing tosecure at least two corners of the mobile electronic device, whereinlength and width dimensions of the mobile electronic device is selectedfrom a group of length and width dimensions consisting of: 12 inches by8.68 inches; 9.56 inches by 7.47 inches; 9.5 inches by 7.31 inches; 9.4inches by 6.6 inches; and 7.87 inches by 5.3 inches.